Senior Electrical Engineer

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 2 hours ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 28 Jul 2025

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Senior Electrical Engineer
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202500897AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib III
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $110,000 to $120,000
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/28/2025
Description of Work Unit
Engineering and Construction Management provides engineering, environmental, sustainability and construction management services, to assist Facilities Management as well as university clients, such as Resident Instruction (RI) and auxiliary users, in support of the University’s Mission and Strategic Plan.
Position Summary
This is a professional individual contributor position that will report to Assistant Director of Engineering and Construction Management. As a senior electrical engineer of this section, the employee provides senior-level engineering guidance to projects and programs. This position is also expected to provide electrical engineering design for in-house Facilities Management and departmental projects.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado OR ability to obtain a State of Colorado Professional Engineer license within 6 months.
  • 5 years of professional experience in the operations, maintenance, planning and design of electrical distribution utilities and commercial building projects.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Electrical distribution utilities and commercial building project experience for a similar educational facility, or university.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Duty/Responsibility
  • Manage Engineering Projects
  • Review project scope, schedule and budget to ensure we can meet Facilities and Campus needs with the education and tools we have and need.
  • Building Construction Standards – Review and update electrical standards of construction methods for both the utilities and buildings routinely.
  • Code Interpretations – Provide code interpretations as requested with recommendations to Director.
  • Building electrical maintenance and operations are listed below in detail.
  • Energy conservation program is addressed below in detail.
  • Design projects are listed below.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Job Duty Category ELECTRIC UTILITY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
Duty/Responsibility
  • Routine Maintenance Programs
  • Responsible for the monitoring of monthly expense reports and providing year-end projections. Coordinate expense management of annual operations funds.
  • Develop and implement plans to modify maintenance programs as needed to meet budget objectives. Recommend budget modifications in response to maintenance objectives and expense history.
  • Develop & Implement a utility inspection program for compliance with the Elec Shop PM in coordination with Elec Shop.
  • Minor Repair Projects – Responsible for the identification, budget, expense, design, or design coordination of minor repair projects using annual operations funds.
  • Major Repair Projects – Responsible for the identification, prioritization, budget, expense, design or design coordination and construction observation of major repair projects.
  • Utility Project Database –
  • Review of database for completed projects and update as needed.
  • Outdoor Lighting Walk of Lights Program –
  • Manage program as primary contact for Facilities Management and the campus. Identify deficiencies and develop projects to address problems and expansion needs. Inter projects into the Utility Project Database.
Percentage Of Time 15%
Job Duty Category ELECTRIC UTILITY MASTER PLANNING ELECTRIC UTILITY MASTER PLANNING
Duty/Responsibility
  • Projects for Campus Growth – Use new building programs and master plans to develop electric utility projects to support the growth.
  • Enter projects into Master Utility Project Database with all appropriate information.
  • Update Elec Master Plans – draft plans and help with PIF rates revisions.
  • Utility Master Plan Notebooks – Responsible for the development and production of the Electric Utility Master Plan notebooks for multiple campuses. Provide updates on projects, priorities and cost estimates as necessary.
  • Electric Utility Modeling – Responsible for the selection of software, input and maintenance of electrical distribution attributes for modeling of the Electric Utility system. Identify areas of problems and deficiencies and develop projects accordingly.
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of utility master plans and related projects. Assist in review of construction projects related to utility systems such as utility connections. Assist in the demand and capacity issues for utility expansion.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Job Duty Category BUILDING ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
Duty/Responsibility
  • Routine Maintenance Programs – Develop, review and coordinate implementation with Trades Manager and Electric Shop supervisor. Assist in estimates of annual costs and review of actual costs. Adjust program to meet safety, regulatory and budget constraints.
  • Work with Elec Shop Supervisor and Trades Manager to review and update Bldg Maintenance Plans.
  • Develop & Implement a building inspection program for compliance with the Elec Shop PM in coordination with Elec Shop Tet Sanchez.
  • Minor and Major Repair Projects – Assist Trades Manager and Electric Shop Supervisor in the identification, cost estimate, design and construction of repair projects. Act as Project Manager when assigned.
  • Building Project Database List – Assist Trades Manager in developing and submitting building electrical projects.
  • Electric System Modeling – Develop and maintain electric system modeling within limits of resources.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Job Duty Category ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Duty/Responsibility
  • Analysis – Review and analyze utility data for campus buildings to document and understand energy use and trends.
  • Energy Projects – Investigate, develop and recommend energy conservation projects with a focus on in-house maintenance opportunities as well as larger funded projects.
  • City, State or Utility or Energy Funded Programs – Coordinate with outside governments and/or utility companies to seek funding for new energy conservation opportunities. Route all opportunities through Utility Energy Engineer.
Percentage Of Time 5%
Job Duty Category BUILDING DESIGN PROJECTS
Duty/Responsibility
  • Design Services – Upon request, provide electrical design and construction services for remodel and new building projects.
  • Project Review – Provide written review of all projects submitted by Design and Construction Management. Coordinate comments with project managers, A/E and contractors.
  • Revenue and Expense Review – Provide monthly reviews of budgets and expenses. Identify revenue projections address shortfalls early and make adjustments.
Percentage Of Time 50%

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
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Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Michelle Tate, Michelle.Tate@colostate.edu
EEO
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Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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